Hope all is well.

Look up the symptoms of heart failure and if you are seeing those, I would seek immediate attention. :grouphug:

TED Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/adam_grant_the_surprising_habits_of_original_thinkers "How do creative people come up with great ideas? Organizational psychologist Adam Grant studies "originals": thinkers who dream up new ideas and take action to put them into the world. In this talk, learn three unexpected habits of originals — including embracing failure. "The greatest originals are the ones who fail the most, because they're the ones who try the most," Grant says. "You need a lot of bad ideas in order to get a few good ones." "

"Assessments based on the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) are coming to many states. To date, 18 states have adopted NGSS. Other states have or are adopting new science standards that are loosely based on or influenced by NGSS" From EdSurge News https://www.edsurge.com/news/2016-12-17-next-generation-science-standards-based-assessments-are-coming-how-should-teachers-prepare?utm_content=bufferda9e9&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer

Waiting for others to go there first. I sometimes don't like or agree with what others have to say about the condition. ; )

A list of the top skills individuals will need to thrive in 2020. https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2017/01/one-skill-to-thrive-in-the-fourth-industrial-revolution?utm_content=buffer3a74d&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer

I don't know if you can change your natural tendencies, but you can counteract them. Do a search for "intentional optimism" to target that trait in particular. For general behavioral and thought changes, research cognitive behavior therapy and mindfulness. I was raised by someone with a critical spirit. Once I realized I was behaving in the same way, I began to consciously work to change my thoughts and behaviors. I don't want my kids to see me as someone who always finds fault.

NPR: http://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2016/11/23/499642077/trump-chooses-betsy-devos-for-education-secretary The Atlantic: http://www.theatlantic.com/education/archive/2016/11/5-things-to-know-about-betsy-devos-trumps-pick-for-education-secretary/508661/ Philosophy Roundtable: http://www.philanthropyroundtable.org/topic/excellence_in_philanthropy/interview_with_betsy_devos

https://www.weforum.org/events/world-economic-forum-annual-meeting-2017 You can also view previous sessions.

It really is "bated" not "baited." I never would have guessed. https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/bated

"Speaking matters. We speak informally and formally. We speak to one, a few, and many. We speak in person and through digital tools. National Speaking Week honors oral communication in all of its forms."http://nationalspeakingweek.org/?page_id=23

Airing on PBS Frontline tonight and tomorrow: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/film/divided-states-of-america/

Oh sure, we can mention current events. But we're not so good at staying non-partisan. LOL

http://www.help.senate.gov/hearings/nomination-of-betsy-devos-to-serve-as-secretary-of-education

Y'all will just have to read the news and then head over to FB. ; )

I'm not going to post it all because, you know--politics. But, there have been staff changes, commutations, and all kinds of other stuff today. So, if you haven't read the news, you might want to. Also, this is the 105th anniversary of the Scott expedition.

I got the impression that the situation is more than just a device issues. I thought the OP's child picked up the finding inappropriate stuff online idea from the other child. If it is just my child acting out, then I wouldn't assume that the other child was the bad influence.

I think no friends is better than bad friends.

Report the scam to law enforcement and see if they can convince him to stop. Call the credit card companies and cancel the cards. Put a hold on any new credit cards opening.

We watched this class together: https://www.coursera.org/learn/learning-how-to-learn Also, I walk the kids through problem-solving when they can't figure something out. After they succeed we recap the process. Critical thinking skills contribute to learning skills. I talk to the kids about what is really happening when we discuss world events, business transactions, etc. I point out the historical background, emotional and financial factors, things like that. ETA: Electronics have not been a problem here. My middle son is learning to program and builds robots. My daughter is an artist and uses her Wacom to create digital art, and my youngest is currently doing math (for fun) using Splash Math. The oldest researches online, beta tests his brother's games and reads the online version of the WSJ.

This site offers reference information on the soft-skills one needs to find and keep employment. Very comprehensive and clear. (Found it while researching for an assignment.) http://www.skillsyouneed.com/general/employability-skills.html

"In honor of Martin Luther King Day, WhoWhatWhy presents — through a fascinating collection of pictures — a brief history of American racism, a look at the kind of hatred, atrocities, and soul-searing humiliation that spurred King into action. We published these pictures last year, and the year before that, and we will probably do it again next year. Will anyone learn from them?" http://whowhatwhy.org/2017/01/16/classic-martin-luther-king-also-nightmare/

Per the Department of Interior.: "On #MLKDay, you can visit all national parks, wildlife refuges & public lands for free." More information from parks dept: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/mlk-jr-day.htm

Step 1: Teaching your child about anxiety Step 2: Teaching your child about GAD Step 3: Encouraging your child to stop seeking reassurance Step 4: Building your child’s toolbox Step 5: Building on bravery http://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/factsheet/strategies-for-children-with-generalized-anxiety-disorder While each child is different, the following compilation includes commonly implemented interventions for anxious children. These items may serve as a starting point for families who are looking for specific suggestions for problem areas, or for parents who are just learning of the types of issues that their anxious child may be contending with. http://www.worrywisekids.org/node/40 Children with GAD tend to be very hard on themselves and strive for perfection. They may also seek constant approval or reassurance from others. https://www.adaa.org/

The publishing company Remedia Publications has lots of high-interest low difficulty reading materials. I also found some of the tips in the book Reading Rescue 1-2-3 to be very helpful. We all do what we can for our children and that's OK.